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½ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Type II
| Copper | 605 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1710-1714 |
| Value | ½ Daler SM = ⅙ Riksdaler |
| Currency | Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 605 g |
| Size | 135 × 132 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Copper for this coin was fetched from Garpenberg in Dalarna.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type II) 1710-1714 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was introduced during the reign of Charles XII, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize the Swedish economy. The coin was made of copper, which was a more affordable material than the silver used in previous daler coins, and it was designed to be more widely available to the general population. Despite its lower value compared to other coins, the ½ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type II) 1710-1714 remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
